Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Work with diagnostic X-Ray equipment including C-arm and portable machines (O-arm experience preferred).
• Equipment brands include Philips, Siemens, and GE.
• Black scrubs required.
• Charting performed in EPIC.
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend required; may be scheduled every other weekend based on unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technician license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of Radiology Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
• ARRT (R) certification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA, RQI, or instructor cards accepted).
• Experience with C-arm and portable X-Ray equipment required.
• X-Ray Technician experience required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start.
  • Must include all aliases and locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
  • Pending background checks require signed attestation at start.
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines.
  • Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
  • Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Fit Testing & Respirator Clearance:

  • Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit test required prior to start; must be updated annually.
  • Facial hair must be clean-shaven unless approved accommodation is provided.
• Color Blind Testing: Required within one year if job tasks require color discrimination.
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Employment History: Resume or application with 7 years of work history required; New Jersey candidates require verification of at least 1 year prior to start with no gaps over 30 days.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Complete competency exams (medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy/infusion) within 72 hours of signing.
• Pass/fail testing policies apply; candidates have up to 3 attempts with remediation required after first failure.
• Ongoing CEUs and certifications as applicable.

Scheduling & Policies

• Schedule requests, including time off, must be submitted with application and approved before offer.
• Floating policy must be completed for every new assignment or site transfer.

Additional Notes

• Must complete annual education sign-off and facility-specific training prior to start.
• Must comply with all facility-specific health and safety protocols.
• Black scrubs required on unit.

This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic imaging technology in a fast-paced hospital environment with supportive scheduling and compliance requirements.